Virginia Thomas

Reporter Virginia Thomas has worked at the Journal since 2017 and covers the health care industry. As a reporter, she loves learning about Spokane's many growing industries. She enjoys traveling with her husband, snuggling with her cats, and cross stitching.

Liberty Lake company develops motors for NASA

Frencken America's parts used in new spacecraft that launched on May 4

June 6, 2019

Liberty Lake-based contract equipment manufacturer Frencken America Inc., a division of Malaysia-based Frencken Group Ltd., is celebrating the success of several motors it designed, manufactured, and tested for NASA's Orbiting

Spokane-based Wendy's franchisee acquire restaurants in Nebraska

Wenspok Cos. owns nine Inland Northwest outlets

June 6, 2019

Virginia Thomas

A Spokane-based Wendy's restaurants franchisee has acquired seven Wendy's restaurants in Nebraska. Wenspok Resources LLC, which does business as Wenspok Cos., will add 250 employees to its current staff of more than 1,000, according to a press

Growing number of leadership groups help women support one another

Several women's leadership and business networking groups have sprung up in the Spokane area as more women seek positions of influence within their businesses or as they establish new businesses. Those involved in suc

June 6, 2019

Virginia Thomas

Several women's leadership and business networking groups have sprung up in the Spokane area as more women seek positions of influence within their businesses or as they establish new businesses.

Little Photo Bus Company: Major demand for a microbus

June 6, 2019

Virginia Thomas

Deanna Haggerty and her daughter, Kyla, have always loved vintage Volkswagen Type 2 buses. 'Whenever we'd see one, we'd say, 'It would be so cool to own one of those.' But there was never really a reason to have one,â€ Kyla says.

Hecla faces potential class-action lawsuit, disputes validity of claims

Complaint stems from acquisition of Nevada mines

June 6, 2019

Virginia Thomas

A pair of shareholders has filed a lawsuit against Hecla Mining Co. accusing the 128-year-old Coeur d'Alene-based company of violating federal securities law.

Hardwick & Sons hardware store to move from Seattle to Post Falls

Hardwick's owner says rising taxes factored into decision to relocate here

May 23, 2019

Virginia Thomas

Hardwick & Sons Inc. hardware store, a fixture of Seattle's University District for nearly nine decades, is looking at moving to Post Falls, says CEO and third-generation owner Dean Hardwick, who cites rising taxes in Washington state

Baldwin Sign Co. plans to expand regional footprint

Manufacturer recognized for being eco-friendly

May 23, 2019

Virginia Thomas

Baldwin Sign Co. has seen a lot in the nearly 80 years since it was established here, and owner Jon Whipple says the company's flexibility, adoption of new technology, and commitment to quality have kept its doors open.

Growing Project Beauty Share collects cosmetics for a cause

Spokane nonprofit provides makeup, hygiene items to women in need

May 23, 2019

Virginia Thomas

Since its inception in 2010, Spokane nonprofit Project Beauty Share has grown exponentially, founder and executive director Julie Farley says.

Fresh Soul: SOUL TRAINing

May 23, 2019

Virginia Thomas

Alongside ribs, catfish sandwiches, and collard greens, East Central neighborhood soul food restaurant Fresh Soul is serving opportunities for teens to learn job skills.

Opportunity awaits in Spokane's Opportunity Zones

Investors say investments are occurring; how much is unclear

May 23, 2019

Virginia Thomas

A year after 11 Spokane-area neighborhoods were designated as Opportunity Zones, at least one advocate says Spokane is starting to see some investment activity.

Virginia Thomas

Reporter Virginia Thomas has worked at the Journal since 2017 and covers the health care industry. As a reporter, she loves learning about Spokane's many growing industries. She enjoys traveling with her husband, snuggling with her cats, and cross stitching.

ARTICLES

Liberty Lake company develops motors for NASA

Spokane-based Wendy's franchisee acquire restaurants in Nebraska

Growing number of leadership groups help women support one another

Little Photo Bus Company: Major demand for a microbus

Hecla faces potential class-action lawsuit, disputes validity of claims

Hardwick & Sons hardware store to move from Seattle to Post Falls

Baldwin Sign Co. plans to expand regional footprint

Growing Project Beauty Share collects cosmetics for a cause

Fresh Soul: SOUL TRAINing

Opportunity awaits in Spokane's Opportunity Zones

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